Practice Update
May 31, 2010 | Vol. 7, No. 5
In the Spotlight
June SGR cut blocked by House; awaits Senate vote
Due to a lack of final action, the SGR cut will technically take effect on June 1
Medicare contractors have June 1 deadline for increasing psychotherapy payments
CMS has announced that the 5 percent Medicare payment restoration for psychotherapy services will take effect on June 1
Practitioner Resources
- Update on regulatory implementation of federal parity law
This article provides information about the interim final rule concerning the 2008 federal parity law - Research roundup: Obesity
Learn about research findings related to obesity and practical considerations for psychologists. - Give your practice a financial check-up
Track the performance of your practice and implement strategies for a sound financial future by analyzing key financial data - Mental Health Month offers resources, engages the blogosphere
APA offered interviews, podcasts and videos for consumers and bloggers shared their own stories during Mental Health Month in May
From the Field
- FTC delays Red Flags Rule enforcement through December 31, 2010
Previously slated to take effect on June 1, enforcement of the Red Flags Rule has been postponed seven additional months - Call for members to complete Medicare psychotherapy codes surveys
For the first time in 10 years, Medicare is going to review the value of the work that psychologists and other professionals do in providing psychotherapy services
